LSCO Leadership Team
The Lamar State College Orange Leadership Team provides strategic direction and collaborative leadership in support of the College’s mission, students and communities. Together, these leaders guide LSCO’s academic programs, student services, operations, partnerships and institutional priorities while advancing opportunities across Southeast Texas and throughout the state.
Wendy Elmore, Ed.D.
President
Dr. Wendy Elmore serves as President of Lamar State College Orange. Before being named president in June 2025, she served as the College’s Provost and Executive Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs. Since joining LSCO in 2020, Dr. Elmore has helped lead the expansion of academic and workforce programs, strengthen instructional quality and extend educational opportunities through new locations and partnerships.
Dr. Elmore previously served Trinity Valley Community College for 14 years in several leadership and instructional roles, including Vice President of Instruction and Chief Academic Officer, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Director of Distance Learning and Director of Testing. She also worked as a counselor, assessment coordinator and mathematics teacher at Elkhart Independent School District.
Dr. Elmore earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Stephen F. Austin State University, a Master of Arts in Psychology and Counseling from The University of Texas at Tyler and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Lamar University.
Alicia Lloyd
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success
Alicia Lloyd serves as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success at Lamar State College Orange, where she provides leadership for the College’s academic programs, instructional services and student-success initiatives.
Lloyd brings more than two decades of higher education experience, with the majority of her career spent at LSCO. She began working in the campus bookstore while attending college and has since served the institution in roles spanning learning technology, student success, off-campus instruction and dual credit partnerships. Her previous positions include Director of Learning Technology and Student Success, Associate Dean of Off-Campus Instructional Services and Dean of Dual Credit Partnerships.
Lloyd is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership at Lamar University, further developing her expertise in strategic leadership and organizational change.
Jason Baldwin
Vice President for Finance and Operations / Chief Financial Officer
Jason Baldwin serves as Vice President for Finance and Operations and Chief Financial Officer for Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Port Arthur and Lamar State College Orange. He provides leadership for financial strategy and operations, institutional planning, internal controls and the responsible alignment of resources with each college’s mission and priorities.
Baldwin previously served as Senior Associate Vice President for Financial Services at Lamar University, where he oversaw key financial operations and supported long-term financial sustainability, regulatory compliance and process improvement. He also held financial leadership positions at Marshall University, including Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Baldwin earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Liberty University.
Patty Collins
Associate Vice President of Operations and Institutional Services
Patty Collins serves as Associate Vice President of Operations and Institutional Services at Lamar State College Orange. She provides leadership for institutional research and effectiveness, accreditation and regulatory compliance, and adherence to policies and procedures established by The Texas State University System.
Collins has more than 20 years of professional leadership experience and has served LSCO in various roles. Before assuming her current position, she served as Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Educational Support, overseeing institutional planning, assessment and data-informed improvement efforts that support the College’s academic programs, student services and strategic initiatives.
Collins began her college journey as an LSCO student, earning an Associate of Science in Business. She later earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Science in Organizational Development from Abilene Christian University.
Kristin Tow-Walker
Associate Vice President of Statewide Partnerships
Kristin Tow-Walker serves as Associate Vice President of Statewide Partnerships at Lamar State College Orange. She provides leadership for the TSUS Polk County Center and oversees LSCO’s partnerships with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Juvenile Justice Department and other agencies throughout the state.
Tow-Walker has decades of experience in higher education, workforce development and student services. Before assuming her current role, she served as Executive Director of the TSUS Polk County Center and as LSCO’s Dean of Health, Workforce and Technical Programs. Her previous experience also includes serving as Associate Vice President of Workforce Education at Trinity Valley Community College and holding several leadership positions during a 16-year career at Navarro College.
Tow-Walker earned a Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Guidance from East Texas State University and a Master of Education in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Texas A&M University.
Kristen Stovall
Assistant Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services
Kristen Stovall serves as Assistant Vice President of Student Services at Lamar State College Orange, where she provides leadership for programs and services that support student success and enhance the student experience. She joined LSCO as Dean of Student Services in 2025 and was promoted to her current role in spring 2026.
Stovall brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education, with expertise in instruction, academic leadership, workforce development and student success. Before joining LSCO, she served as Dean of Business and STEM at Kilgore College. She previously worked as a department chair and instructor at Trinity Valley Community College and as an advisor and lecturer at The University of Texas at Tyler.
Stovall earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Science in Human Resource Development from The University of Texas at Tyler.
Daniel McLemore, Ed.D.
Director of Marketing, Communications and Community Relations
Daniel McLemore serves as Director of Marketing, Communications and Community Relations at Lamar State College Orange. He leads the College’s institutional branding, strategic communications, enrollment marketing, digital engagement, media relations and community outreach efforts.
McLemore brings more than 15 years of experience in marketing, communications and organizational leadership. Before joining LSCO in 2023, he served as Vice President of Marketing for Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union and as Associate Director of Marketing Communications at Lamar University, where he supported institutional communications, marketing initiatives and university-wide storytelling. In addition to his administrative role, he serves as an adjunct instructor, teaching courses in marketing, customer relations and supervision.
McLemore earned a bachelor’s degree in communication, a Master of Business Administration and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lamar University.